# Urban Living At Murano Oriental Resort Marrakech By Tanya Schliff | Published 2007-02-20 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-living-at-murano-oriental-resort-marrakech-africa References: [blog.directoryofhotels](http://blog.directoryofhotels.com/posts/hotels-we-should-know/murano-oriental-resort-marrakech/) Opening in March of 2007 with an official launch in June 2007, [Murano Oriental Resort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandarin-oriental-suite) is the sister hotel to Murano Urban Resort Paris. Located in the heart of the “La Palmeraie” in Marrakech. The property is composed of five “Ryads” and five pools. The main Ryad will have a restaurant, bar, lounge with outdoor fireplace and swimming pool. The remaining Ryads are comprised of eight rooms and 1 suite, totally 37, centered around a pool. Each room is equipped with a fireplace and terrace offering beautfiul views of the gardens, Atlas and desert beyond. Posh, high-tech, [sleek and modern design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zafiro-palace-andratx). Resort to watch in 2007. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Resort Living:** Increased demand for luxurious and high-tech accommodations, particularly in urban environments, presents opportunities for innovative designs and services. - **Oriental-influenced Design:** The use of Oriental design elements in hotel and resort architecture, decor, and amenities is becoming increasingly popular and presents opportunities for exploring cross-cultural design. - **Sustainable Tourism:** As the hospitality industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, sustainable tourism practices will become an increasingly important trend to watch. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality Industry:** The growing demand for high-end and sustainable accommodations in urban areas presents an opportunity for hotels and resorts to differentiate themselves through innovative design and services. - **Architecture and Design Industry:** The trend towards Oriental-inspired design in hotels and resorts presents opportunities for architects, interior designers, and product designers to explore cross-cultural design. - **Tourism Industry:** Sustainable tourism practices are becoming increasingly important for the tourism industry as travelers are becoming more environmentally conscious, presenting opportunities for innovation in tourism services and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Mexican Suite Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradero.md) - [Revitalized Culinary Efforts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moroccos-food-localization.md) - [Bali-Inspired European Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manon-les-suites.md) - [Renovated Luxe Resort Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maroma.md) - [Terracotta-Wrapped Village Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/further-hotel.md) - [Charming Luxury Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-seasons-resort.md) - [Modern Harmonious Minimal Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patina-maldives-resort.md) - [Luxurious Mexican Wellness Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loretos-mailena.md) - [Ultra Luxury Hotel Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocco-forte-house.md)